Cost Management Professional

Do you want to be at the core of making the world more sustainable? Do you have experience in Cost Management? Are you looking to elevate operational standards? Then this could the opportunity for you!  This is an exciting path to become part of a company committed to reshaping renewable energy innovation.
 

Region NCE > SBU NCE Service > Service Sweden & Norway

Service Sweden & Norway is a team of about 500 engaged colleagues who operate and maintain roughly 2000 wind turbines across the two countries. With our regional headquarters in Trondheim, Norway & Malmo, Sweden, we are seeking a Cost Management Professional to join our team. The role reports directly to the Service Director for both countries and will work closely with different units such as operations, finance, and performance management. In this role, you will be critical in the management of our business by supporting key financial inquiries, handling performance analysis, and evaluating its impacts.
 

Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will be:

• Validate system-generated cost predictions through close collaboration with finance partners and operational management
• Analyze current service contract performance
• Working with operational management and key stakeholders to translate knowledge into financial evaluations and provide realistic future cost predictions
• Identifying opportunities within actual data and evaluate influence on other contractual commitments 
• Responsible for financial impact requests and its comparison to previous planning elements
• Support Regional Service Management with other analysis and identification of financial business improvements
   

Qualifications
To meet the expectations of this role, we believe that you bring the following experience:

• Educational and work background in finance, controlling, or comparable fields
• Previous, relevant experience in cost management projects with high-volume data
• Background in the wind industry or comparable industries is helpful
• Skilled in connecting diverse corporate segments, such as operations, finance, and performance management
• Experience in facilitating workshops and presenting to senior stakeholders
• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing
• Experience in navigating BI software such as Power BI, or similar
   

Competencies
To thrive in this role, we believe that you are/have:

• Ability to analyze complex data and translate it into actionable insight
• Understanding of financial concepts, guidelines, and the ability to apply them in operational contexts
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to perform well in a diverse and continuously developing international environment
• Efficiently navigate a complex matrix organization and work with various corporate units
• Capability to identify issues and develop effective solutions
• Ability to facilitate consensus and action
   

What we offer

We offer a collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and flexible environment where we enjoy interacting and engaging with each other on multiple subjects. With a significant international presence, you will have the opportunity to work with different teams across various countries, gaining valuable global experience. We have a great partnership with business and empower leaders to ensure Vestas is the best place for our employees. You will work and learn alongside some motivated people who guide our business every day, participating in crucial activities while collaborating with senior stakeholders. 
 

Additional information

The position will be based out of our Northen Europe regional head office in Malmö, Sweden, where other main stakeholders and team members are located.  
If the above match your skills and qualifications, please apply no later than 17.04.2025. Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. 

For additional information about the position, please contact Recruiter Linnéa Holm at linho@vestas.com.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.